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Travel Value: More Fun, Less Cost
I am currently planning a trip to Miami and also want to spend a day in the Ft. Myers area. South Florida Sunrise I have many options. I could fly a simple roundtrip into and from South Florida (Miami...
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Opa Locka: Funny Name, Cool Architecture
Right now I am back in cold and snow-covered Northern Virginia but last week I was in sunny, hot South Florida. One of my stops last week was Opa Locka, Florida, a small city about 13 miles northwest...
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Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually not appearing on maps). This one day road trip started when I arrived at...
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Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip, Part 2
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually not appearing on maps). This is a continuation of my Southwest Florida Back...
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McCool Travel Road Trip: Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, Florida
What do you call the phenomenon of living somewhere for a long time but not visiting the sites until you no longer live there? I lived in Silicon Valley for several years and frequently visited San...
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McCool Travel Road Trip: Quirky Sites of Miami and South Florida
Here are some fun and quirky things I saw on my recent trip to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and South Florida. First, the entire town of Opa Locka is quirky. See my recent post: Opa Locka: Funny Name, Cool...
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South Florida: Back Roads, Baked Goods, Farm Stands, Fresh Food, and a Winery
After my recent quick visit to southwest Florida (please see Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip and Part 2), I headed to Ft. Lauderdale. My first stop was a fresh Mexican restaurant owned by a high...
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Visiting Independent Bakeries on Road Trips
On road trips, I seek out at least one bakery for morning breakfast treats. I always try to find locally owned, independent bakeries rather than corporate chains. On my recent South Florida road trip,...
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McCool Travel Road Trip: Ft. Lauderdale Sunrises
During my recent South Florida road trip, I made it to the beach for sunrise every other morning. First view. Not bad. Ft. Lauderdale Florida Sunrise Did you see the bird over the rising sun? Then the...
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Along the South Florida Waterfront
When you visit South Florida, there is a high likelihood you will find yourself near the ocean at some point. While there are no beach pictures in this post (sorry), here are some things to do on or...
View ArticleTravel Value: More Fun, Less Cost
I am currently planning a trip to Miami and also want to spend a day in the Ft. Myers area. I have many options. I could fly a simple roundtrip into and from South Florida (Miami and/or Ft....
View ArticleOpa Locka: Funny Name, Cool Architecture
Right now I am back in cold and snow-covered Northern Virginia but last week I was in sunny, hot South Florida. One of my stops last week was Opa Locka, a small city about 13 miles northwest of...
View ArticleSouthwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually not appearing on maps). This one day road trip started when I arrived at...
View ArticleSouthwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip, Part 2
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually not appearing on maps). This is a continuation of my Southwest Florida Back...
View ArticleSpanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, Florida
What do you call the phenomenon of living somewhere for a long time but not visiting the sites until you no longer live there? I lived in Silicon Valley for several years and frequently visited San...
View ArticleQuirky South Florida Sights
Here are some fun and quirky things I saw on my recent trip to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and South Florida. Quirky South Florida First, the entire town of Opa Locka is quirky. See my recent post: Opa...
View ArticleSouth Florida Back Roads, Baked Goods, Farm Stands, Fresh Food, and a Winery
After my recent quick visit to southwest Florida (please see Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip and Part 2), I headed to Ft. Lauderdale. South Florida Back Roads, Baked Goods, Farm Stands, Fresh...
View ArticleVisiting Independent Bakeries on Road Trips
On road trips, I seek out at least one bakery for morning breakfast treats. I always try to find locally owned, independent bakeries rather than corporate chains. On my recent South Florida road trip,...
View ArticleMcCool Travel Road Trip: Ft. Lauderdale Sunrises
During my recent South Florida road trip, I made it to the beach to see Ft. Lauderdale sunrises every other morning. Ft. Lauderdale Sunrises First view. Not bad. Did you see the bird over the rising...
View ArticleAlong the South Florida Waterfront
When you visit South Florida, there is a high likelihood you will find yourself near the ocean at some point. While there are no beach pictures in this post (sorry), here are some things to do on or...
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